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FY55 FVZ

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,399 mi
Last recorded126,399 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FVZ
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 126,399 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 124,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Chassis corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2025 124,512 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Chassis corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 122,347 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Chassis corroded and bump stop missing

Fail 10 Jul 2024 122,305 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Chassis corroded and bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Pass 20 Jul 2023 120,505 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,505 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 118,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 117,151 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 117,150 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket blown out (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 113,458 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished and cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box cracked and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 110,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 105,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 105,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,804 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 100,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,659 miles

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff seal leaking

sump leaking slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff seal leaking

sump leaking slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,288 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 72,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 56,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 42,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,601 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,214 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Rodeo?

Based on 189,090 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,375
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 4,857
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 4,171
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 4,062
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,965
Registration plate lamp not working 3,426
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FY55 FVZ is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 91,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Isuzu Rodeo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 4,857 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 FVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Rodeo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY55 FVZ is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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